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This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the…

This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the networking capabilities that drive modern industrial and process automation systems.

By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.

By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine…

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security…

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security layers can unify old and new systems for better insights and operations.

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming…

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming environment that can be installed on a low-cost single-board controller.

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s…

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s and power delivery up to 1 kW, all in a single interface.

Emerson’s Rosemount 2405 centralizes multi-tank data, reducing wiring, simplifying setup, and delivering real-time…

Emerson’s Rosemount 2405 centralizes multi-tank data, reducing wiring, simplifying setup, and delivering real-time inventory visibility across process facilities.

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link…

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded…

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded control, Ethernet networking, and flexible I/O.

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on…

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on the computer? Take a look at Node-RED’s approach to low-code applications.

Discover how Banner’s HF RFID solutions enhance matching, tracking, and data accuracy in automation environments where…

Discover how Banner’s HF RFID solutions enhance matching, tracking, and data accuracy in automation environments where barcodes and manual checks fall short.

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers,…

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers, security tools, and smart-factory technologies.

Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to…

Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to learn more about how control technology can solve data center challenges.

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and…

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and collaborating with an AI startup for motor-drive selection software.

The new NT100 Series from HMS Networks offers durable, plug-and-play Ethernet switching with fibre options, wide…

The new NT100 Series from HMS Networks offers durable, plug-and-play Ethernet switching with fibre options, wide temperature support, and certifications for demanding industries.

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by…

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by closer collaboration between humans and machines, enhancing safety and profitability.

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX…

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX World partner collaboration.